El Quindío Paragliding Activity

If you're a thrill-seeker, you'll love our paragliding activity in El Quindío! You'll get your adrenaline pumping as you soar over the coffee plantations of the Colombian Quindío Department and admire incredible views.

El Quindío Paragliding Activity

At your chosen time, we'll see you in Plaza de Buenavista, in the municipality of the same name in the Quindío Department. We'll hop aboard our vehicle and head to the airstrip, located at 6,200 feet (1,890 metres) above sea level.

When we arrive, the pilots will explain the specific safety protocols and recommendations for take-off and landing. You'll then get kitted out in harnesses and helmets before taking to the skies.

You'll spend 10 to 15 minutes flying over the Coffee Cultural Landscape. This mountainous area is home to crops such as coffee plantations, guaduas, and trumpet trees. During the 4-mile (7-kilometre) route, the pilot will point out municipalities and explain how the local people have adapted to the rugged landscape.

If conditions permit, you'll be able to follow the pilot's instructions and manoeuvre the paraglider yourself.

Who can do this activity?

The minimum weight for paragliding is 40 pounds (18 kilograms) and the maximum weight is 209 pounds (95 kilograms). Pregnant women or individuals who have recently undergone surgery cannot participate in this activity.